Welcome to The Master Innholders
A leading force within the hotel industry – publicly recognised as a standard-bearer for the industry offering career-changing training and support.
It aims to influence standards and extend professionalism within the industry; to promote consideration, study, discussion and research in the areas affecting hotel management including management development, training, education and recruitment.
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News & Views
Entries open for the 2026 AICR UK World’s Best Receptionist
Entries are now open for the AICR UK Receptionist of the year competition, the award that celebrates the industry’s finest talent and the ultimate recognition for service excellence in the field of Hotel Reception.
Institute of Hospitality Appoints Mark Manley MIH as UK South West Regional Chair
The Institute of Hospitality has appointed Mark Manley MIH as Chair of its UK South West Region.
Applications open for Innholder Scholarships to support future hospitality leaders
Applications are now open for the Master Innholders Innholder Scholarships, offering early career professionals fully funded structured leadership development programmes .
Institute of Hospitality Announces Danny Pecorelli FIH MI as Guest Speaker at Annual Dinner & Awards 2026
The Institute of Hospitality has announced that Danny Pecorelli will be the guest speaker at its Annual Dinner & Awards 2026, taking place on Monday, 15 June 2026, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.
Master Innholders Community Spotlight – Oliver Harris MIH IG
In our next community spotlight, we spoke to Oliver Harris MIH IG, newly appointed Chair of the Innholder Graduates and General Manager at The Queensberry Hotel & Olive Tree Restaurant.
New Master Innholders recognised for excellence in hotel leadership
The Master Innholders has announced that nine leading hotel professionals have been awarded the prestigious Master Innholder status following this year’s rigorous application process.
Master Innholders Community Spotlight – Kodey Hamblin
In this week's community spotlight, we speak to Kodey Hamblin, Guest Service Manager at Pentahotel Reading and student of this year’s Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma cohort
Join us for the Champagne Taittinger Educational Trip 2026!
The Master Innholders is delighted to announce that this year’s Champagne Taittinger educational trip will take place 28-29 September 2026.
Master Innholders Community Spotlight – Richard Lee IS
In our next community spotlight, we spoke on Richard Lee IS, newly appointed Chair of the Innholder Scholars and General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Angel Kings Cross